I know that I know nothing is a famous philosophical quote by great Greek philosopher Socrates. Plato derived from his teacher and mentioned in his work called Republic. Socrates words echoes in philosophical world. It does not attract people those who are interested in philosophy, but all people, who are eager to learn truth. This site is dedicated to explore more about the golden phrase and entertain viewers.

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I know that I know nothing

I know that I know nothing. The quote from Socrates was an opened a door to think and analyze. There are so many interpretations & discussions. It receives so many meanings. What do we know from this phrase? There was no much account from Socrates regarding to I know that I know nothing quote. It is derived from his disciple, Plato.

Think about yourself deeply & honestly. What do you know? Do you know everything? Are they perfect? Have you ever felt that you are nothing? Did not you update the knowledge, which was outdated or false? Look around you and see how people act like they know everything. We all like to show that we are perfect, wise and we know all. Practically, we fight with our inner sense due insufficient. Literally, it seems like cover up story.

Philosophy is bulk of questions in order to know. When we question more & deeper, we can gain more knowledge or wisdom. There will not conclusion, but searching & questions. If you come to conclusions, it would open another door to search more. Do you get my point? Well, look at the kids. They always ask questions. Why they want to know and they are not shy to questions? We, adults reach certain level of knowledge and satisfy ourselves. But, remember they journey to the knowledge is very long. Does the phrase indicate that Socrates did not know anything? Great Greek philosopher paved the way for searching. If the great philosopher was able to say I know that I know nothing, how far I would say? An example: I know that tomorrow I will travel to New York. All pre arrangements are well prepared. There is NO possibility of cancelling schedule or travelling. Actually, I assume and I have faith. What will happen if I die tonight? Did I know that tomorrow I will not travel to New York?

I know that I know nothing

I have heard that mediators meditate this phrase to become humble person by reducing ego, which wants to act ‘I know everything’. When you start to reject opinions, suggestions, advices & knowledge, understand that you are missing so many things, which cannot gain just though college degree. Even you can learn from mad person. The world is full of knowledge. You can get from it when you open to hear.I remember a Zen story, which tells how ego puts obstacle to knowledge. A professor visited to monastery to know about Zen. The Zen master was serving tea while discussing. The master was pouring tea into cup. Tea reached to the brim, and then master kept pouring. The professor watched the overflowing and he could not control his feeling. "Oh, look at. It's overflowing. You can’t pour in". The professor was confused. "Yes! You are like this tea cup", the monk said, "How can I teach you Zen knowledge unless you empty your cup?" We feel we know everything. This is ego driven pre-idea. If we know yourself and our limits, we can say "I know that I know nothing".﻿﻿
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The phrase has different translation from the original language - Greek. Some say I know that I know nothing as well as I know one thing that I know nothing and etc. I would happy to see if anyone translate the Greek phrase word by word, and I feel it would give some sense.

This is great news for people, and how many people realize the actual meaning of, "I know that I know nothing" slogan.If apply this theory in the critical situation,I hope it will help and protect yourself.

Accidentally, I visited your post ,The Zen monk how to explain the mind controlling technique with practically (coffee cup).It has so many meaning full.Every must control and keep their minds with limits.

I'd helped my friend MA Philosophy project ,I found that some people's lives are in trouble situation but some people's lives are very cool, why there are two kinds of mental situation of people are lives around the world ? According to that project, I found the solution everyone follows this quote "I know that I know nothing"their lives will be very coo